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Old school - side panels, seat and back to tail.
I contacted Dan Shaw (Josh's Dad), but he was really busy and coming to my home added an extra effort. So David Root, of Root Bros. Design, did...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Yes, I know it is a midget, but many of you on this thread have been very helpful in getting the restoration of the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Latest on Edmunds CBM-7 midget restoration. No more dummy block and heads. Real engine gone through and in the car....
Question. Restoring 1965 Edmunds midget (CBM7). Does anyone know when braided SST flexible brake lines were first used on open wheel cars? The...
[ATTACH] Well, it has been awhile, but finally the Edmunds CBM-7 is a roller. Plan to paint and letter body in the spring. then it is on to...
First attempt at replying under new format. Unless your car is a figment of your imagination it is real. And the workmanship is real as well!...
That would be Dan Shaw's truck. Josh's Father. Cool truck.
Yes I am interested, and, see below, mine are C-1625 -A. PM me with condition and price. Thanks Blacki-Suede
Anyone have an C-625-A EDCO Midget Caliper they want to sell? Have three, need one more for my Edmunds midget restoration. May just leave the left...
Thanks, that answers two questions. I thought the #56 car was Gutzweiler's,but those that knew him better than I said his car's were always #19....
No, I do not know the date of photo. I will try to find out. Blacki Suede
A young Richard Hoffman (probably going by "Dick" when the image was taken). Recognize the driver? How about the number 56 in the foreground ?...
Maybe a little off subject, but I need some help. As many of you know I am restoring the Don Edmunds CBM #7 midget. Recently I disassembled the...
Josh, based on your info I would say you have a Lindsey Hopkins Lightning Indy Car. You friends the Hoffmans ran a Lightning at Indy in the 80's....
Sometimes the obvious is overlooked. Dah!!!! Thanks ''Life's tough, pilgrim, and it's even tougher if you're stupid.''-- John...
I recently picked up a pair of 13 X 8 X 2 "Jones" wheels. At least I thought they were Jones. The casting info however says: JOENCO PUYALLUP WASH...
Yes Rootie, you are amazing! Check out the independent front suspension, with a lot of adjustment available in the right front. Looks like...
In talking with Don Edmunds, he built a number of single tube midgets even after he went to the space frame design. The "flex" in the frame was...
Well, the, Edmunds, CBM 7 is now a roller. Next steps, headers, powder coating, and prep for paint. May be awhile as sunny Florida always looks...
Jim, I believe the Lithgow car you ran against in '66 is the '65 Edmunds I am restoring. However, the Konstant Hot number 28 that apparently...
Yes, it was sad day. I remember Kramer winning the 1976 All Star Circuit of Champions race when I was promoting Lawrenceburg Speedway. Flew in...
My wife traded me the family room for the garage. Our townhome (yea I'm building the car in a townhome) has a single car garage and she wanted to...
Update images for the Lithgow/Edmunds CBM-7 midget. Going slow, as I only work on restoration when in Ohio-several months a year. Blacki-Suede
Cliff ran Lawrenceburg (Indiana) in the mid to late 70's. Pretty much weekly on Sat nights. I may have some old B&W photos somewhere. Would have...
Thanks, I saw those and will bid. Have some, but those look better than what I have. Thanks for thinking of me. Blacki-Suede ''Life's tough,...
For what it worth: the '65 Edmunds midget that I am restoring had a "sub floor". It was an old Speed Limit sign. It was mounted with the signage...
The 2nd Annual Ponce inlet Beach Racing event was held this past February. And just like last year it was a huge success. There were a number of...
The 71 car is obviously a Dizz Wilson car. Dizz's cars pretty much looked the same for decades. The man had the knack of building the most...
Just found a picture of the Winchester sign in the Indianapolis Old timers news letter (Issue 1 - 2013). "THROUGH THESE GATES, PASS THE BRAVEST...
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